Ireland has the lowest forest cover of any European country, with only 11% forest cover. The Ireland 2023 - Nationwide Community Tree Cover project aims to expand forest cover and plant 200,000 trees in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The goal is to plant native tree species from certified Irish seed, creating diverse habitats and supporting biodiversity.
Image: Actually unbelievable - as a green island, Ireland has the deepest forest cover.
More than just green trees
A particular focus is on involving local communities in the tree planting and care process. This is intended to foster greater understanding and knowledge about the topic. The tree planting project also offers ecological benefits such as soil conservation, improved water quality, flood protection, and air purification. A win-win for us humans and our environment.
Image: Everyone pitches in.
No one is too small to be a TreePlanter
Our second project takes us to Lithuania. Together with our partner One Tree Planted, we are planning to restore a forest in collaboration with the Vilnius City Administration. Approximately 100 children from surrounding schools and kindergartens will participate in this project. In child-friendly training sessions, they will first learn more about the importance of forests and the consequences of climate change.
Image: Even though the picture still shows winter - things are supposed to get greener here.
“Vilnius Forest of Children”
In the second step, they receive seedlings and actively participate in the planting. Part of the children's task is to visit "their" trees regularly in the future. The planted trees are intended to enrich the landscape, neutralize CO2, purify the air, and reduce the effects of global warming. The planted area of the "Vilnius Forest of Children" project will be monitored to ensure optimal tree growth. Recurring lessons for the schoolchildren are also planned.
Image: Preparations for reforestation began at the beginning of the year.
